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Add 56/35 and 20/32

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 20/32

56/35 + 20/32 is 89/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   56/35 = 56 × 32/35 × 32 = 1792/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1792/1120 + 700/1120 = 1792 + 700/1120 = 2492/1120
5. 2492/1120 simplified gives 89/40
6. So, 56/35 + 20/32 = 89/40
   In mixed form: 29/40

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